Jeollanam-do(Wando-gun)

Cheongsan Jiri Beach offers a beautiful view of the sunset and is regarded as one of the best beaches on Cheongsando Island. With its clean, shallow waters and fine white sand, it is a great vacation spot for families. The beach stretches for 1km, is 100m in length, and is bordered by some 500 ancient pine trees that provide natural shade from the sun. The waters of Cheonsando Island teem with fish, earning the island its reputation as one of Korea’s major sea fishing sites.


Jeollanam-do(Mokpo-si)

Mokpo Natural History Museum is located inside of Gatbawi Neighborhood Park which is one of the major tourism attractions of the southwest coast region in Yonghae-dong, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do. The museum consists of a natural history building, local history building and has a total of three floors, two of which are above ground.


Jeollanam-do(Suncheon-si)

Cheonghae in Suncheon, Jeollanam-do Province is well known for its set menus comprised of specialties from Jeonju (salted, pickled and fermented foods), Yeosu (seafood), and Japan. Moreover, it offers easy access to the famous Suncheonman Bay Ecological Park.


Jeollanam-do(Mokpo-si)

According to a legend, Samhakdo Island was the dream of Mokpo residents, along with Yudalsan Mountain, before it became the land it is today. This island is filled with the loneliness of women waiting to see their husbands who voyaged out to sea, the hope of merchants waiting for their fishing boats, and the sorrow of people who have passed away. Samhakdo is a rich area where the people of Mokpo share their emotions.


Jeollanam-do(Yeosu-si)

Geumodo Island, included in the area of Dadohaehaesang National Park, has a shape resembling a big terrapin. Many fables, folk songs and folk games have been told of this island. It features dense forests along with wild ginseng and used to be an area for hunting deer, available only to the Royal House during the Joseon period. Also, the island is a spawning areas for Black Porgy (Gamseongdom). Including the black porgy, the fishing site is suitable for other types of fish such as a red sea bream, rock bream and more. 35 species of rare birds such as brown shrike, eagle-owl and more are living in the island, so it is regarded as an animal paradise. * Composition of island: 37 islands including Geumodo Island * Area: 42.34㎢


Jeollanam-do(Yeosu-si)

Yeosu Seonso Historic Site is located in Sijeon-dong, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do. This shipyard houses the Turtle Ship designed by Admiral Yi Sun-sin and Na Dae-yong, who were renowned for their shipbuilding skills during the Japanese Invasion of Korea. The shipyard site remains a gulgang (small stream to dock ships), a stone moorage for anchoring ships, a dolbeoksu (stone pole), and a Segeomjeong site.


Jeollanam-do(Gurye-gun)

Jirisan Pension, located in Gurye-gun, Jeollanam-do, offers guests a soothing break from fatigue and the stress of their daily routine amid beautiful and relaxing nature. Guests can enjoy the clean, cool water of the valley and take a walk along Jirisan Dulle-gil Trail, breathing in the pure air of the deep forests of Jirisan Mountain. The area around the hotel is the confluence of water from Piagol Valley and the upper reaches of the Seomjingang River. Visitors to Jirisan Mountain can create memorable moments by enjoying various activities such as BBQs, rafting, banana boating, and mountain biking.


Jeollanam-do(Haenam-gun)

Wonjo Jangsu Tongdak is a specialty resaturant that has been serving Korean chicken for over 25 years. It is located on the way to Daeheungsa Temple and offers two dishes: Korean chicken and roast duck.


Jeollanam-do(Haenam-gun)

Uldolmok was the location of a naval battle 418 years ago, when 13 naval forces of Admiral Yi Sun-sin ran into 133 Japanese Naval forces and defeated them. The Japanese Navel force was planning on continuing to Hanyang (modern-day Seoul) after they won the battle in Namhae (South) sea at Uldolmok. The residents of Jeolla-do are the hidden helpers attributed to this victory, as they brought out their food and fishing boats to help the admiral and his naval forces. This battle is called ‘Myeongryangdaecheop’. The victory put an end to the Imjin War and saved the nation of Korea, which was hang on to its independence by a thread. Jeollanam-do hosts the Great Battle of Myeongryang Festival to commemorate the victory of Myeongryanghaejeon and celebrate the spirits of Yi Sun-sin and the residents of Jeolla-do who saved the country. Various programs are prepared for visitors of all ages to give them a feel of the real historical scene.


Jeollanam-do(Naju-si)

Naju National Museum displays artifacts found near Yeongsangang River region and preserves artifacts excavated from throughout the Jeolla region. While most national museums are found within the city, Naju National Museum is the first national museum to be located in a rural countryside. Its location provides a perfect relaxing atmosphere for visitors to take time and appreciate what the museum has to offer. Although the museum may be isolated from urban cities, it uses modern technology to provide convenient museum experience. Naju National Museum is the first national museum to integrate NFC feature within smart phones with the exhibition guide system for all exhibition halls. This integrated feature acts as a mean to provide communication both ways, as visitors can receive information guides and upload them on social media via smart phones. In addition to the collection of artifacts, the open-type storage rooms and the hands-on activities offered at the experience center provide opportunities to personally witness and experience the process of preservation and storage of cultural assets.